Class Details

PHYS 4A
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous introduction to the physical laws that describe and explain the motion of bodies. It requires students to engage in problem-solving using verbal logic, critical analysis, and mathematical models. Throughout the course, students explore general scientific procedures as a quantitative interaction between experimentation and theory, utilizing statistical methods, graphical techniques, and measurement theory.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
PHYS-004A-09Y:HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

6 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

PHYS D050. with a grade of C or better, or the equivalent (including high school Physics); and MATH D001B or MATH D01BH (may be taken concurrently)

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.